ASSISTANT MAINTENANCE SUPV - Reserve at Kanapaha

Royal American Management; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal American Management in Florida seeks an Assistant Maintenance Supervisor responsible for preserving the property, safety of staff, and compliance with OSHA and company policies. Under supervision, you will perform routine maintenance, repairs, and preventive tasks to uphold standards and occupancy comfort.

You will inspect units, assist with scheduling, train colleagues, maintain records, and coordinate with vendors while upholding safety and professional appearance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, and A/C.
• OSHA safety standards knowledge.
• Proficient in reading work orders and manuals.
• Ability to travel for property business.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repairs per safety policies.
• Inspect apartments, buildings, and common areas.
• Maintain grounds and amenities.
• Assist supervision and scheduling of staff.
• Complete hazard assessments and reports.
• Provide training to colleagues as needed.

Skills

HVAC knowledge

Troubleshooting

English proficiency

Communication

Time management

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Ladders

Job description

*EPA certified and Driver's License required; Bilingual preferred.Job Summary:Under direct supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor and Community Manager, the Assistant Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for the preservation and upkeep of the property and the safety of all maintenance personnel of the property. The Assistant Maintenance Supervisor will be aware of and operate within OSHA (Occupational Safety & Health Act) Standards and company safety policies and procedures at all times.Incumbent is expected to have excellent attendance and communication skills, possess the ability to build lasting business relationships, and exhibit professionalism.Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:This job description does not list all duties that will be required of this position. You will be required to perform other duties, as requested by your supervisor.Practice OSHA standards and company safety policyContinuing education of safety training as required by company and/or State and Federal LawComplete a hazard assessment form before beginning any taskUtilize proper safety equipment when exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outside weather conditions, and risk of electrical shockMaintain knowledge of all maintenance requirements for the propertyEnsure all repairs are compliant with local building codes, permitting and regulationsKeep accurate records regarding preventive maintenance, work orders, unit refurbishing, annual inspections, and inventories in accordance with procedures established in company procedures manualParticipate in a standby emergency schedule for evening, weekend and holiday coveragePerform scheduled maintenance on all equipment, based on the manufacturers recommendations and operating manualsRegularly inspect all apartment units, buildings, and common areas, performing repairs and janitorial assistance in accordance with procedures manualMaintain the grounds in accordance with the schedule set forth in the procedures manualAssist with supervision and scheduling of subordinate maintenance personnel and service requests requirements while adhering to maintenance priorities when the Maintenance Supervisor is not present.Provide training for employees or colleagues from other communities, as neededFrequent no less than twice a day verbal and written communication with Maintenance Supervisor and/ or Community Manager if Maintenance Supervisor is not present.Report unusual or extraordinary circumstances regarding the property, co-workers, or residentsMaintain the required property uniform and ensuring a professional appearance and attitude at all timesBe aware of all contractual obligations relating to maintenance and keep the Maintenance Supervisor and Community Manager abreast of any incidents of non-compliance from vendorsTroubleshoot HVAC systems and make repairs to fan motors, thermostats, contractors, etc. On-site maintenance will, under no circumstances, make repairs to any components involving the Freon system, to include replacement of components containing Freon, recovery of Freon from the system or addition of Freon to the system unless properly certified. At no time under any circumstances is Freon ever to be vented into the atmosphere. Failure to comply will result in immediate terminationEnsure storage areas and entrances are locked and adequate lighting of areas is maintained at all timesObtain a state license for application of pesticides, if required, and under general direction of the Regional Manager or Vice President, exterminate apartment units and common areas in accordance with the company procedures manualPerform the following repairs: light electrical repairs on items such as appliances, fixtures, switches, outlets, circuits; light plumbing work, such as clearing stoppages, replacing fittings; replacement and repair of broken glass, tile, screens, draperies and locks; carpentry work, such as fitting doors, freeing windows, replacing and building shelves and refinishing floorsRedecorate vacant units, including painting, cleaning of appliances, vacuuming and other related tasks required to prepare a unit for re-occupancyAssist in custodial work, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, emptying trash, cleaning windows, etc., in the common areasMaintain and repair all amenities such as pools, spas, ponds, fitness equipment, etc.Assist other team members when necessaryKnowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs):Must have knowledge of property HVAC units and have the ability to troubleshoot unitsRead, understand and follow instructions contained in handwritten/printed service requests, provide handwritten/typed responses to same, and complete handwritten/typed reports in accordance with company proceduresRead and understand various manuals, instructions and other printed materials, such as regulation manuals, procedures manuals, warning labels and directional labeling on materials needed to perform various tasksWork under time constraints and complete tasks in a reasonable timeframePosition requires incumbent to have the tools and equipment generally associated with the field of multi-family apartment maintenance, along with experience in using specific tools and equipmentWillingness to accept other tasks and responsibilities that may not be strictly related to repair and maintenanceProficiency in reading, writing and speaking English is requiredTravel for the purpose of conducting regular property business. Must have a government issued state ID, or valid driver’s license if required by Management based on location/property or business needsLimited computer literacyCommunicate effectively with co-workers, residents and vendorsEducation and Experience:Incumbent must possess some type of formal training or experience in the following areas: carpentry, light plumbing work, light electrical work, painting, refurnishing and cleaning, and air conditioningHigh school diploma or equivalent requiredPhysical Demands:Safely lift and carry weights up to fifty (50) pounds without assistanceSafely move large appliances such as ranges, refrigerators and washing machines with the use of a hand truckAbility to safely use hand tools such as hammers, screwdrivers, saws, various power tools including hand held drills and circular sawsSafely ascend and descend various types of ladders unassistedTolerate normal levels of exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outside weather conditionsTravel independently for the purpose of conducting regular property businessMust be able to safely access all areas of the property's grounds, regardless of grounds conditions and/or weather conditions, including multilevel structures, with or without the aid of an elevator.Frequently, and possibly, for long periods of time: walk, stand, bend, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawlSpecific vision abilities are required by this job to include: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to focusSafely use hand tools such as hammers, screwdrivers, saws, various power tools including hand held drills and circular saws